march, 2022

02mar10:00 am11:00 amIN-PERSON: Preparing for Medical Emergencies - Cupertino - 2022

Event Details

 CERT Skill Refresh: Search and Rescue with the Kearney’s

Location

Cupertino Senior Center
21251 Stevens Creek Blvd
CupertinoCA 95014

THIS EVENT IS NOT SOLD OUT

TO REGISTER: Call the Cupertino Senior Center at 408-777-3150 or email senior_center@cupertino.org

Click here to register as a member for FREE or request a Day Pass for $5 to the Cupertino Senior Center

Learn how to recognize medical emergencies and when to call 9-1-1. Learn how to report emergencies and what to do before help arrives. Be prepared with completed medical documents and explore resources that can assist caregivers.

Participants will learn:

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Overview

  • Understand ambulance and fire services within Santa Clara County
  • How to safely respond to emergency vehicles lights and sirens

9-1-1 Dispatch Centers & Phone Technology

  • Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) aka Dispatch Centers
  • Understand Phone technology differences when calling 9-1-1

Medical Emergencies

  • Identify life-threatening medical emergencies
  • How to quickly react during a medical emergency

Calling 9-1-1 in an Emergency

  • Questions asked by 9-1-1 dispatcher
  • Text to 9-1-1: Call if you can. Text if you can’t.
  • Be prepared for the arrival of emergency responders

Be Prepared…Be Ready!

  • Important medical emergency forms: LIFE File, POLST, DNR
  • Create an emergency contact list
  • CPR/First Aid Certification Information

Community Resources

  • Learn about important local community resources and organizations

TO REGISTER: Call the Cupertino Senior Center at 408-777-3150 or email senior_center@cupertino.org

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Time

(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Organizer

Los Altos Hills County Fire District